| Hand Paddles |
From "DIY Kids"
episode DIK-208 |
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Materials: 1/8" craft foam
Compass
Scissors
Markers
Pencil or tongue depressors
Cardstock
Hot glue
Ruler
- Measure (figure A) and cut two circles that are about 8 inches to 12 inches in diameter out of the 1/8-inch craft foam.
- Measure and cut a circle of cardstock that is one inch smaller in diameter than your craft-foam circle (figure B) . If the cardboard is flimsy, cut two circles and glue together.
- Sandwich cardstock between craft foam and hot-glue everything together (figure C).
- Seal the craft foam edges to each other for a finished look (figure D).
- Cut two straps out of the craft foam about 1 inch by 8 inches.
- Using a fairly generous blob of glue, hot-glue the straps on the back, leaving a little pucker (figure E) so your hand has room to slide in. Use a pencil or tongue depressor to help press foam into the hot glue so you don't get burned. Let glue cool completely before handling.
- Decorate the front of the paddle.
- Make a second paddle. Now find a ball and a friend to play your own version of paddleball.
Tip: Always have an adult supervise when you are using hot glue and any sharp tools. All products can be purchased at craft and all-purpose stores nationwide.
RESOURCES :
Flexi-Foam -- Craft Foam
Fibre Foam Corporation
Website: www.fibrecraft.com
Miles of Smiles: 101 Great Car Games & Activities
Model: 0917120116
Author: Carole Terwilliger Meyers
To order this title from Amazon.com, click here.
Carousel Press
Berkeley, CA 94706-0038
Phone: 510-527-5849
Travelmates: Fun Games Kids Can Play in the Car on the Go
Model: 0517887606
Author: Story Evans
To order this title from Amazon.com, click here.
Clarkson Potter/The Crown Publishing Group/Random House
Website: www.randomhouse.com
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